Spinach (Eulithis mellinata) - Upper Thames Moths


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Spinach
Eulithis mellinata (Fabricius, 1787)
Geometridae : Larentiinae

1757 / 70.092

Photo © Dave Wilton, Westcott 2007

Similar Upper Thames Species
Chevron Eulithis testata

Barred Straw
Gandaritis pyraliata

Widespread in the region but not numerous and seemingly declining. Inhabits mainly gardens and woodland.

Recorded in 51 (36%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1750.
Last Recorded in 2021.

Latest 5 Records
Date	#	VC	10k Area
28/06/2021	1	22	SU66 - Burghfield Common / Mortimer
16/06/2021	1	22	SU58 - Didcot (S) / Streatley
18/06/2018	1	24	SU98 - Slough (N), Burnham Beeches
21/06/2017	1	22	SU56 - Thatcham / Aldermaston
21/06/2017	1	22	SU56 - Thatcham / Aldermaston

Further info: Eulithis mellinata

	UK Moths		Mothdissection UK
	Lepiforum.de		Upper Thames Moths (Full)